Establishing a Joint Vision Establishing a Joint Vision & Goals for US Route 1& Goals for US Route 1

Wiscasset-Edgecomb Joint Wiscasset-Edgecomb Joint Boards of Selectmen Boards of Selectmen

WorkshopWorkshop

November 14, 2011November 14, 2011

PurposePurpose Develop a feasible, jointly-accepted Develop a feasible, jointly-accepted

Vision for US Route 1 without a Major Vision for US Route 1 without a Major BypassBypass

Reconsider pertinent traffic data from a Reconsider pertinent traffic data from a non-bypass perspectivenon-bypass perspective

Establish data-based and performance-Establish data-based and performance-driven realistic goals for US Route 1driven realistic goals for US Route 1

Develop a short-term process by which Develop a short-term process by which candidate non-bypass strategies will be candidate non-bypass strategies will be identified, evaluated and selected identified, evaluated and selected

ExpectationsExpectations Re-establish good working relationshipsRe-establish good working relationships Short Duration (1 Year)Short Duration (1 Year) Minimally Process-DrivenMinimally Process-Driven Most non-bypass strategies have Most non-bypass strategies have

already been suggested (but open for already been suggested (but open for more ideas)more ideas)

Remain focused, realisticRemain focused, realistic Implement low-cost, short-term Implement low-cost, short-term

strategies by summer 2012strategies by summer 2012 Higher cost, long-term strategies laterHigher cost, long-term strategies later High-Cost & Low-Benefit strategies High-Cost & Low-Benefit strategies

likely will not be fundedlikely will not be funded

Approach – Joint BoardsApproach – Joint Boards Review pertinent traffic and other dataReview pertinent traffic and other data Establish a non-bypass vision for US Rte. 1Establish a non-bypass vision for US Rte. 1 Establish data-based goalsEstablish data-based goals Develop performance-based, measurable Develop performance-based, measurable

evaluation criteria to weigh strategiesevaluation criteria to weigh strategies Review non-bypass strategies provided to Review non-bypass strategies provided to

date, identify any new potential strategiesdate, identify any new potential strategies Identify the process by which strategies Identify the process by which strategies

will be evaluated and prioritized will be evaluated and prioritized

TimelineTimeline Joint Boards:Joint Boards:

Develop Vision, Goals, Evaluation Criteria & Develop Vision, Goals, Evaluation Criteria & ProcessProcess

Expect 2 to 3 facilitated meetingsExpect 2 to 3 facilitated meetings Complete by January 2012Complete by January 2012

Evaluate potentially feasible strategiesEvaluate potentially feasible strategies MaineDOT and Municipally-Identified PartnersMaineDOT and Municipally-Identified Partners Complete by June 2012 (unless new data or a Complete by June 2012 (unless new data or a

pilot study are needed)pilot study are needed) Implement selected low-cost strategies Implement selected low-cost strategies

summer 2012 if possiblesummer 2012 if possible Consider higher cost selected strategies for Consider higher cost selected strategies for

2014-2015 biennial capital program funding2014-2015 biennial capital program funding

Comparisons –Traffic VolumesComparisons –Traffic Volumes Ogunquit, Brunswick, Camden & Ellsworth Ogunquit, Brunswick, Camden & Ellsworth

US Rte. 1 CapacityUS Rte. 1 Capacity Range = 1,150 - 2,900 Vehicles/HrRange = 1,150 - 2,900 Vehicles/Hr Wiscasset = 1,900 Vehicles/Hr (2Wiscasset = 1,900 Vehicles/Hr (2ndnd

Highest)Highest) US Rte 1 Seasonally Adjusted VolumeUS Rte 1 Seasonally Adjusted Volume

Range = 14,300 – 34,300 Vehicles/DayRange = 14,300 – 34,300 Vehicles/Day Wiscasset = 21,400 (3Wiscasset = 21,400 (3rdrd Highest) Highest)

Volume-to-Capacity RatiosVolume-to-Capacity Ratios Range = 11.3 – 13.5Range = 11.3 – 13.5 Wiscasset = 11.3 (Lowest)Wiscasset = 11.3 (Lowest)

Comparisons – 2006-2010 Crash HistoryComparisons – 2006-2010 Crash History Ogunquit, Brunswick, Camden & Ellsworth Ogunquit, Brunswick, Camden & Ellsworth

Crashes per Hundred Million Miles TraveledCrashes per Hundred Million Miles Traveled Range = 238 – 749Range = 238 – 749 Wiscasset = 320 (2Wiscasset = 320 (2ndnd Lowest) Lowest)

Crashes per Mile of HighwayCrashes per Mile of Highway Range = 11 – 65Range = 11 – 65 Wiscasset = 21 (3Wiscasset = 21 (3rdrd Lowest) Lowest)

Percent Pedestrian-Related CrashesPercent Pedestrian-Related Crashes Range = 0.6% - 3.3%Range = 0.6% - 3.3% Wiscasset = 3.3% (Highest)Wiscasset = 3.3% (Highest)

Percent Truck-Related CrashesPercent Truck-Related Crashes Range = 1.6% - 4.2%Range = 1.6% - 4.2% Wiscasset = 4.2% (Highest)Wiscasset = 4.2% (Highest)

US Route 1 Traffic DestinationsUS Route 1 Traffic Destinations Northbound Traffic Sources at Davey BridgeNorthbound Traffic Sources at Davey Bridge

55.8% - US Route 1, West Bath55.8% - US Route 1, West Bath 44.2% - Other (e.g., Rtes. 27, 218, etc.)44.2% - Other (e.g., Rtes. 27, 218, etc.)

Destinations for West Bath Traffic at Davey Destinations for West Bath Traffic at Davey BridgeBridge 18.7% - Rte. 27, Edgecomb18.7% - Rte. 27, Edgecomb 9.1% - Damariscotta9.1% - Damariscotta 3.5% - Waldoboro3.5% - Waldoboro 7.7% - Thomaston / Rockland7.7% - Thomaston / Rockland 5.4% - Camden5.4% - Camden 2.5% - Belfast / Searsport2.5% - Belfast / Searsport 8.9% - Points Beyond Waldo County8.9% - Points Beyond Waldo County

US Rte. 1 vs. Alternate RoutesUS Rte. 1 vs. Alternate RoutesTravel Times in MinutesTravel Times in Minutes

DestinatioDestination Pointn Point

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DifferencDifference in Timee in Time

DamariscottDamariscottaa

3737 6767 +30+30

WaldoboroWaldoboro 5151 7070 +19+19

RocklandRockland 7171 8888 +17+17

CamdenCamden 7474 8585 +11+11

BelfastBelfast 9898 9494 -4-4

BucksportBucksport 120120 111111 -9-9

EllsworthEllsworth 142142 133133 -9-9

Recent Traffic Trends - VolumesRecent Traffic Trends - Volumes

Followed MaineDOT projections until Followed MaineDOT projections until the 2008 economic downturnthe 2008 economic downturn

Volumes increased in 2010 over 2009 Volumes increased in 2010 over 2009 but are down again so far for 2011but are down again so far for 2011

Summer volumes (May 1 through Oct. Summer volumes (May 1 through Oct. 31) 31) Increased 2.98% from 2009 to 2010Increased 2.98% from 2009 to 2010 Decreased 3.14% from 2010 to 2011 Decreased 3.14% from 2010 to 2011

Recent Traffic Trends - DelaysRecent Traffic Trends - Delays Speed Data Collection PeriodsSpeed Data Collection Periods

June 18-Oct 31, 2009June 18-Oct 31, 2009 May 1 through October 31 sinceMay 1 through October 31 since

DelaysDelays 2009: 13,867 hours2009: 13,867 hours 2010: 23,382 hours2010: 23,382 hours 2011: 21,051 hours2011: 21,051 hours

Traffic VolumesTraffic Volumes 2009-2010 traffic volumes + 2.98%2009-2010 traffic volumes + 2.98% 2010-2011 traffic volumes - 3.14%2010-2011 traffic volumes - 3.14%

2011 Police Officer Traffic Management Pilot Project2011 Police Officer Traffic Management Pilot Project Reduced northbound traffic volumesReduced northbound traffic volumes Increased southbound traffic volumesIncreased southbound traffic volumes Minimal overall impact to traffic flow, but seemed less Minimal overall impact to traffic flow, but seemed less

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Recent Traffic Safety TrendsRecent Traffic Safety Trends 3 High Crash Locations3 High Crash Locations

Intersection of Rte. 27 @ US Rte. 1, WiscassetIntersection of Rte. 27 @ US Rte. 1, Wiscasset US Rte. 1, from Railroad Crossing to Edgecomb Town US Rte. 1, from Railroad Crossing to Edgecomb Town

LineLine Intersection of Rte. 27 @ US Rte. 1, EdgecombIntersection of Rte. 27 @ US Rte. 1, Edgecomb

7 Other Locations having Critical Rate Factors >1.07 Other Locations having Critical Rate Factors >1.0 US Rte. 1, from Old Bath Rd. to Flood Ave.US Rte. 1, from Old Bath Rd. to Flood Ave. Intersection of US Rte. 1 @ Lee St.Intersection of US Rte. 1 @ Lee St. US Rte. 1, from Lee St. to Churchill St.US Rte. 1, from Lee St. to Churchill St. Intersection of US Rte. 1 @ Rte. 218 & Fort Hill St.Intersection of US Rte. 1 @ Rte. 218 & Fort Hill St. US Rte. 1, from Middle St. to Water St.US Rte. 1, from Middle St. to Water St. Intersection of US Rte. 1 @ Eddy RoadIntersection of US Rte. 1 @ Eddy Road US Rte. 1, from Englebrekt Rd. to Route 27US Rte. 1, from Englebrekt Rd. to Route 27

Section 106 & Historic Preservation Section 106 & Historic Preservation ActAct

National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places Wiscasset Historic DistrictWiscasset Historic District Wiscasset Jail & Museum (Rte. 218)Wiscasset Jail & Museum (Rte. 218) US Customs House & Post Office-Old US Customs House & Post Office-Old

Courthouse (Water St.)Courthouse (Water St.) Red Brick School (Warren St.)Red Brick School (Warren St.) Captain George Scott House (Rte. 218)Captain George Scott House (Rte. 218) Race’s Cabins, US Route 1 (Eligible)Race’s Cabins, US Route 1 (Eligible)

National Historic LandmarksNational Historic Landmarks Nickels-Sortwell House (Main St.)Nickels-Sortwell House (Main St.)

Questions?Questions?

Gerry Audibert, P.E.Gerry Audibert, P.E.Bureau of Transportation Systems Bureau of Transportation Systems

PlanningPlanningMaine Department of TransportationMaine Department of Transportation

16 SHS, Child Street16 SHS, Child StreetAugusta, ME 04333-0016Augusta, ME 04333-0016

(207) 624-3315(207) 624-3315gerry.audibert@maine.govgerry.audibert@maine.gov